(place of peace). Capital of Hebrew monarchy and of kingdom of Judah, 24 miles west of Jordan and 37 east of the Mediterranean. “Salem” (Psa. 76:2), and perhaps (Gen. 14:18). “Jebus” (Judg. 19:10-11). “Jebus-salem,” Jerusalem (Josh. 10:1). “City of David,” Zion (1 Kings 8:1; 2 Kings 14:20). “City of Judah” (2 Chron. 25:28). “City of God” (Psa. 46:4). “City of the great King” (Psa. 48:2). “The holy city” (Neh. 11:1). Captured and rebuilt by David, and made his capital (2 Sam. 5:6-13; 1 Chron. 11:4-9). Destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar, B. C. 588. Rebuilt by returned captives. Captured by Alexander the Great, B. C. 332; by Antiochus, B. C. 203; by Rome, B. C. 63.